Wu Yi Shan Zi Hong Pao Rock Tea or "Purple Da Hong Pao" Oolong Tea

"Zi Hong Pao" is a purple varietal that's a naturally mutated offshoot from the classic "Da Hong Pao" varietal. It's also called "Jiu Long Pao" (lit. 9 Dragon Robe) or Wu Yi varietal #303. It's "medium-leaf" class of tea, not purely Assamica or Sinensis. The leaves are thick and dense with a purple/red/green color when fresh.

Zi Hong Pao is a very rare tea with only about 10 mu of land in total producing this tea. The buds and leaf shoots are slow to grow and the harvest is the last of the spring harvests.

Perhaps the most special aspect of "Zi Hong Pao" is the lovely delicious, thick and pungent tea that it brews. I recommend drinking the rinse. With just a 10 second rinse you are greeted with a vibrant and viscous tea soup. The second through the fifth infusions are really full and exciting to drink. The 6th through 8th infusion is still quite strong and pungent but the needs to be pushed a little bit.

Actual colors of the tea may vary somewhat from pictured. Purchase the smallest amount to try before purchasing larger amounts.

Effects and functions of drinking Da Hong Pao tea

1.Assisted antioxidant effect
Da Hong Pao tea is rich in a variety of antioxidant ingredients, such as tea polyphenols and catechins, which can effectively remove free radicals in the body, slow down the aging process, and protect cells from damage.

2.Assisted digestion
Da Hong Pao tea is rich in tea polyphenols, which can help promote gastrointestinal motility, improve digestive function, relieve constipation, and help digest greasy food.

3.Assisted weight loss
Da Hong Pao tea helps to improve metabolism, promote fat decomposition, inhibit fat accumulation, and long-term drinking helps control weight and achieve weight loss.

4.Assisted refreshing
Da Hong Pao tea contains caffeine. Drinking it in moderation can refresh the mind, enhance concentration and clarity of thinking, and help relieve fatigue.

5.Assisted in lowering blood lipids and blood pressure
Studies have shown that the tea polyphenols in Dahongpao tea help lower blood lipid levels, regulate blood sugar, and help maintain normal blood pressure, which helps prevent cardiovascular disease.

6.Assisted liver protection
The natural ingredients in Da Hong Pao tea help promote the liver's detoxification function, protect liver cells, and prevent liver damage by toxins.

7.Auxiliary antibacterial and antiviral effects
The natural substances in tea have certain antibacterial and antiviral effects, which can improve the body's immunity and resist colds and other diseases.

8.Beauty and skin care
Da Hong Pao tea is rich in antioxidant ingredients that can reduce skin aging, improve skin color, have certain beauty effects, and help maintain skin health and radiance.

Important Note:
While Da Hong Pao tea offers numerous health benefits, it should not replace medications for treating diseases. It is also important to consume it in moderation, as drinking too much strong tea can cause side effects like insomnia or gastrointestinal discomfort. Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and individuals with insomnia should consult a doctor and drink the tea cautiously based on their specific conditions.